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Kia Stinger and K900 turbo oil leak fire risk

NHTSA campaign 24V169000 · Reported 2024-03-01 · Kia America, Inc.

critical How serious is it? About this label

Serious — the notice says an engine compartment fire can start while the car is being driven, and while Kia does not tell owners to park the car, the free repair should not be put off.

What's wrong, in plain English

These cars have a turbocharged 3.3-liter engine. The pipe and hose that carry oil to the left turbocharger can break down over time and start leaking. Oil dripping onto the hot parts of the engine can catch fire, and this can happen while you are driving. A dealer will replace the pipe and hose assembly for free. If you smell burning oil or see smoke from under the hood, stop and get help right away.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm campaign 24V169000 applies.
2. Book a Kia dealer appointment to have the left turbocharger oil pipe and hose replaced at no cost.
3. Call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 with questions; the recall number is SC300.

Affected vehicles (7)

2018 Kia Stinger
2019 Kia K900
2019 Kia Stinger
2020 Kia Stinger
2021 Kia Stinger
2022 Kia Stinger
2023 Kia Stinger

Who to contact

Kia — official Kia recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-333-4542

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Why do Kia engines catch fire or lose power? · all 6 Kia recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:HOSES/PLUMBING
Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K900, and 2018-2023 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil.
Safety risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC300.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.